OSHA: Amputation involving Industrial Robot / Workcell at The Olive Garden (BOISE, IDAHO, USA)

[WORKPLACE INJURY]

Jan 11, 2016 · Physical AI Entity · Industrial Robot / Workcell · BOISE, IDAHO, USA

Failure Mode

WORKPLACE INJURY

Event Date

Jan 11, 2016

Primary Entity

Physical AI Entity

Robotic Platform

Industrial Robot / Workcell

Jurisdiction / Location

BOISE, IDAHO, USA

Audit Standard

Physical State Verified

Incident Abstract & Audit Findings

An employee was feeding potatoes into the robot coupe and contacted the blades resulting in the amputation of the left index fingertip.

System & Fleet Architecture

Operating Manufacturer

Physical AI Entity

Hardware Platform

Industrial Robot / Workcell

Operational Sectors

Physical AI / Robotics

Primary Sources & Evidentiary Filings

  • US OSHA Severe Injury Reports (29 CFR 1904.39)

    https://www.osha.gov/severe-injury-reports

Incident Context & FAQ

What happened in this OSHA incident at The Olive Garden?

An employee was feeding potatoes into the robot coupe and contacted the blades resulting in the amputation of the left index fingertip.

What injuries occurred in this incident at The Olive Garden?

The incident resulted in 1 hospitalization(s) and 1 amputation(s). Official determination: Amputation.